News

Oudens Ello Architecture is Proud to Sponsor the Library Journal Design Institute’s New Face of the Library Event being held at the Boston Public Library on December 5th
2014.09 – The Design Institute’s day-long seminar is being held in partnership with the Boston Public Library and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Click here for more information about the event and OEA’s involvement in panel discussions.

Jorge Silvetti’s New Book on the Getty Villa Co-authored by Conrad Ello2014.06 – Book captures the complex scope and stylistic range of the 12-year, $275-million expansion of the Getty Villa in Malibu, CA. Click here for Harvard Graduate School of Design’s review.

Oudens Ello Architecture Completes School Facilities Assessment for six schools in Watertown, Massachusetts2014.04 – Watertown High School is identified as the facility most in need of upgrades. Click here for a recap of the recent School Committee Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee meeting.

West Tisbury Free Public Library Re-Opens For Business2014.03 – “Soft Opening” of the new library is well received by the West Tisbury community. Click here for the MV Times.com article, here to read the MV Gazette.com article and here to read the Banker & Tradesman article.

Millis Public Library Grand Opening2013.09 – The Millis Public Library opened to an enthusiastic crowd in September!

Oudens Ello Awarded Martha’s Vineyard Museum Commission2013.07 – OEA to develop final design for the renovation and expansion of the historic Marine Hospital in Vineyard Haven, MA, intended as the MVM’s future home. Click here to view the Museum’s press release and here to read the article at MV Times.com.

Martha’s Vineyard Museum’s Evening of Discovery a huge success2013.07 – OEA’s selection as architect for the new museum facility announced at the gala event. Click here to read the Vineyard Gazette article.

West Tisbury Library Construction Progressing on Time and on Budget 2013.06 – OEA’s library expansion reaches halfway point in construction. Click here to read the article at MV Times.com.

Plans for the Old Lighthouse Museum Unveiled2013.03 – OEA presents rehabilitation project to the Stonington, CT community. Click here to view the Stonington-Mystic Patch article and here to view the article in The Day (New London, CT).

Remodelista.com features Urban Grape South End2012.12 – Oudens Ello Architecture’s new wine store receives more high marks from esteemed design source. Click here to view the article and photos.

Oudens Ello Architecture enters 1st Annual Community Design Resource Center (CRDC) Gingerbread House Design Competition2012.11 – Gingerbread houses are on display in the BSA Gallery Space through December 7th. Click here for the BSA’s link to the online auction and to see OEA’s submission.

Oudens Ello Architecture selected to design a new library for the Town of Eastham 2012.10 – Click here for selection news and here for a video link to OEA’s recent presentation to the Town’s Library Trustees, Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee (once on the Town’s “Video on Demand” page, select “October 2012″, then the video clip titled: “Library Board of Trustees with BOS & FinCom 10/22/12″).

Urban Grape South End Opens its Doors 2012.09 – The new wine store’s contemporary interior is receiving high marks. Links below take you to the latest reviews and photos:

Urban Grape South End Plans Unveiled 2012.06 – The Urban Grape’s two-year anniversary celebration at the Hotel Indigo showcases plans for new store. Click here for the party recap and here for further store details from Grub Street.

Oudens Ello Presents Library Project at Community Forum on March 26th2012.03 – OEA featured on Martha’s Vineyard TV. Click here to play the full video of this well attended presentation in West Tisbury. Be sure to search the “Video on Demand” section for the “West Tisbury Library Public Forum 3.26.12″ clip.

West Tisbury Library Moves Toward Town Vote 2012.03 – Upcoming April 10th Town Meeting and April 12th ballot question votes will determine final approval of the library project. Click here for the Vineyard Gazette’s latest article on the library’s progress and this important next step.

West Tisbury Library Foundation successful at raising funds for the New Library 2012.02 – The West Tisbury Library Foundation nears its fund raising objective with over $1.2-million raised to date. Click here for more information and a look at the Foundation’s inspiring video, Time to Grow.

Building Futures: Re-Envisioning the Hyde at Rensselaer 2012.02 – The Oudens Ello master plan for the Hyde Collection provides road map for recent RPI student/faculty work. Click here for more information about the exhibit, which runs at the museum through April 16, 2012.

Oudens Ello lead community forum in West Tisbury
2010.10 – OEA present preliminary plans for the library renovation and expansion on Monday, October 25th. Click here for more information.

Oudens Ello Architecture to begin work on renovation and expansion of West Tisbury Free Public Library
2010.10 – Vibrant library intends to pursue MBLC construction grant. Click here for more information.

Oudens Ello Architecture sponsors Greening The Valley: Sustainable Architecture in the Pioneer Valley
2010.01 – The landmark exhibition on sustainable contemporary architecture and environmentally sensitive building practices will take place at The University Gallery, Fine Arts Center, UMass Amherst. The three-month long project will run from February 10 through May 9, 2010. Click here for more information.

Curious George Cottage to undergo renovations
2009.02 – The Rey Center will soon implement plans for its initial growth phase in the form of significant environmental modifications to the Curious George Cottage geared towards energy conservation and efficiency designed by Oudens Ello Architecture. Click here for article.

Oudens Ello Architecture joins 1% program
2007.09 – The 1%, a program of Public Architecture, connects nonprofits with architecture and design firms willing to give of their time pro bono. If every architecture professional in the U.S. committed 1% of their time to pro bono service, it would add up to 5,000,000 hours annually – the equivalent of a 2,500-person firm, working full-time for the public good. Click here to learn more about The One Percent and OEA’s involvement.